XC's Smyth Tabbed NECC Runner of the Week

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Mitchell College senior Brittany Smyth was named New England Collegiate Conference Runner of the Week for the sport of women's cross country, as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon.

Smyth paced the Mariners at the Trinity Invitational this past weekend. In the team's first event of the fall, she covered the 5K course in a time of 19:59 to finish 47th overall in a strong field.

Smyth, the most accomplished runner on the squad, is a two-time all-conference selection. Last season she finished fifth overall at the NECC Championship to lead all Mitchell runners.

Mitchell will next host three teams for a meet on Friday, September 17 at Stenger Farm Park in Waterford, Conn.